In the past, I have written about my love for Alice’s Tea Cup, one of my very favorite afternoon tea places in New York City. Last month, I shared a recipe for Vegan German Chocolate Cake published in their recent cookbook, Alice’s Tea Cup: Delectable Recipes for Scones, Cakes, Sandwiches, and More from New York’s Most Whimsical Tea Spot , on this post. Now, I’m excited to share the recipe for my (and my husband’s) favorite dish on the Alice’s Tea Cup menu: their Curried Chicken salad sandwich.
Curried Chicken Sandwich
{Makes 1 sandwich}
½ cup Curried Chicken Salad (recipe follows)
2 slices whole- wheat bread
4 tomato slices
1 handful mixed field greens
This creamy, chunky, tangy, zesty sandwich was a late addition but quickly topped our lists. Place the chicken salad on 1 piece of bread, layer the tomatoes on top, and pile the mixed greens on top of that. Top it off with the other piece of bread. Cut the sandwich on the diagonal and serve! (For tea sandwiches, slice the sandwich into 3 strips, removing the crusts if desired.)
Curried chicken salad
{Makes 4 to 6 sandwich servings }
4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons curry powder
¼ cup apricot jam
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise (we prefer Hellmann’s)
¼ cup finely chopped celery
¼ cup finely chopped red onion (about ½ medium onion)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Our secret ingredient? Apricot jam for a touch of sweetness. For a great low- carb option, serve a scoop of the chicken salad over a bed of greens.
1. Preheat the oven to 350°f.
2. Rub the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of the curry powder, place them on a baking sheet, and roast until a meat thermometer registers 160°f in the thickest part, about 20 minutes. Let the chicken cool.
3. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon curry powder with the apricot jam, sour cream, and mayonnaise.
4. When the chicken is cool, cut it into ½- inch cubes. Add the chicken, celery, and onion to the bowl and stir well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Any unused curried chicken can be covered and refrigerated for up to 5 days.)
I am so happy that Alice’s was willing to share their recipe. This is really one of my favorite sandwiches of all time. You will love it! If you try the recipe, please let me know if you agree with my opinion.
(Post Image: By Alice’s Tea Cup
